Cliff Bay Varkala vs Gypsy Walker
Both are in Varkala, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★Perumkulam
Cliff Bay Varkala
- Guest rating
- 5.5 Below average
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Guesthouse★★Perumkulam
Gypsy Walker
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Gypsy Walker
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 130 m apart.
Choose Cliff Bay Varkala if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Gypsy Walker if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Cliff Bay Varkala better than Gypsy Walker?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Gypsy Walker better than Cliff Bay Varkala?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 5.5)+2.5
- 2Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Cliff Bay Varkala vs Gypsy Walker: which hotel is better? | Cliff Bay Varkala | Gypsy Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 5.5 | 8.0 +2.5 |
| Location | 7.4 | 8.0 +0.6 |
| Beach access | 9.2 | 9.6 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.7 | 8.0 +1.3 |
| Guest rating | 5.5 | 8.0 +2.5 |
| Number of reviews | 35 | 37 +2 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 97% | top 61% +36% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.4 | 8.0 +0.6 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 320 m | 210 m −120 m |
| To public transport | 700 m | 710 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 | 21 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 7 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 1 | 11 +10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
130 m apart
Cliff Bay Varkala or Gypsy Walker: common questions
Which is better, Cliff Bay Varkala or Gypsy Walker?
Gypsy Walker leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Cliff Bay Varkala or Gypsy Walker?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Gypsy Walker is 210 m from the nearest beach; Cliff Bay Varkala is 320 m.
How far apart are Cliff Bay Varkala and Gypsy Walker?
The two hotels are 130 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score